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Stir It Up
Bob Marley & The Wailers Lyrics


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Stir it up, little darlin', stir it up, me on, baby
Come on and stir it up, little darlin', stir it up, oh-oh

It's been a long, long time, yeah (stir it, stir it, stir it together)
Since I've got you on my mind (oh-oh-oh-oh) oh-oh
Now you are here (stir it, stir it, stir it together), I said
It's so clear
To see what we could do, baby, (oh-oh-oh-oh)
Just me and you

Come on and stir it up, little darlin'
Stir it up, come on, baby
Come on and stir it up, yeah
Little darlin', stir it up, oh-oh

I'll push the wood (stir it, stir it, stir it together)
Then I blaze ya fire
Then I'll satisfy your heart's desire (oh-oh-oh-oh)
Said, I stir it together (stir it, stir it, stir it together)
Every minute
All you got to do, baby, (oh-oh-oh-oh)
Is keep it in, and

(Stir it up) oh, little darlin'
Stir it up, baby
Come on and stir it up, oh-oh-oh
Little darlin', stir it up, wo-oh mmh, now, now

Quench me when I'm thirsty
Come on and cool me down, baby, when I'm hot (oh-oh-oh-oh)
Your recipe is, darlin' is so tasty
When you show and stir your pot

So, stir it up, oh
Little darlin', stir it up, wo, now
Come on and stir it up, oh-ah
Little darlin', stir it up

Oh, little darlin', stir it up, come on, babe
Come on and stir it up, wo-o-a
Little darlin', stir it up, stick with me, baby
Come on, come on and stir it up, oh-oh
Little darlin', stir it up, stir it, stir it, stir it, stir it, stir it

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Bob Marley & The Wailers' song "Stir It Up" serve as an invitation to a loved one to join forces and create something beautiful out of their relationship. In the opening lines, Marley urges his "little darlin'" to "stir it up," encouraging her to take action and take the lead in their relationship. He then goes on to express how long it's been since he's had her on his mind and invites her to join him in exploring what they could do together.


Throughout the song, Marley uses cooking metaphors to describe their partnership. Just like how stirring together ingredients can create a delicious dish, Marley and his partner can create something beautiful if they work together. He promises to quench her thirst and cool her down when she's hot, just like a refreshing drink on a hot day. Marley's lyrics wrap up with a final, passionate request for his partner to "stir it up" and "stick with [him], baby."


Overall, "Stir It Up" is a love song that encourages two people to work together and create something beautiful out of their relationship.


Line by Line Meaning

Stir it up, little darlin', stir it up, me on, baby
Encouragement to stir up something good with a loved one


Come on and stir it up, little darlin', stir it up, oh-oh
Repeated plea to keep stirring it up


It's been a long, long time, yeah (stir it, stir it, stir it together)
It's been a while since they were last together, heating up their passion


Since I've got you on my mind (oh-oh-oh-oh) oh-oh
Reiteration of time passed and longing for each other


Now you are here (stir it, stir it, stir it together), I said
Acknowledgment of the other's presence


It's so clear
It's just evident what warm moments the couple is about to share together


To see what we could do, baby, (oh-oh-oh-oh)
Recognition of the potential for creating special memories


Just me and you
Expressing intention to have a private, intimate time


I'll push the wood (stir it, stir it, stir it together)
Preparation of fire to keep them warm


Then I blaze ya fire
Promising to turn up the heat and passion in their relationship


Then I'll satisfy your heart's desire (oh-oh-oh-oh)
Providing assurance of meeting their partner's wishes


Said, I stir it together (stir it, stir it, stir it together)
Reassuring them of their partner's commitment to make it a special moment


Every minute
Emphasizing that every single moment counts


All you got to do, baby, (oh-oh-oh-oh)
Reiteration of how their presence is all that's needed to keep the good vibes going


Is keep it in, and
Encouragement to express their feelings openly


(Stir it up) oh, little darlin'
Reiteration of an earlier plea


Come on and stir it up, wo-oh mmh, now, now
A sense of urgency to create something special as they are together now


Quench me when I'm thirsty
Metaphor for satisfying one's desires


Come on and cool me down, baby, when I'm hot (oh-oh-oh-oh)
More metaphors for taking care of each other's needs and desires


Your recipe is, darlin' is so tasty
Metaphor for an irresistible love


When you show and stir your pot
Encouragement to share their love openly


Stick with me, baby
Expression of endearment and commitment to each other's relationship


Stir it, stir it, stir it, stir it, stir it
Reiteration of earlier pleas to keep stirring things up




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Bob Marley

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@getrekt2160

As time goes by and soulful music like this fades, only to be replaced by manufactured junk, humanity fades with it.

We need to stay focused.

Stay together.

Keep humanity alive.

Keep the message of Bob alive.

For humanity.



All comments from YouTube:

@derecklawrence1979

Who’s still listening to this classic song in 2024?

@haroldfreire928

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@derecklawrence1979

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@Mark-id3ub

Juicy Lucy is still listening in 2024 👍

@edie9330

I am. I was a HUGE fan in my late teens in the 70's of Bob Marley, still am. I had all his albums in vinyl. Lol .Going through a tough, serious illness, and I'm here reminiscing. My soul feels better, lighter, listening to his music. He had such wisdom. It saddens me to see all the divisiveness in the world today. He was truly a force for good. ❤

@SuenosDeLaNoche

Still sounds as good as it did way back then. Irie!

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@thewolf81lobo86

No one is going to make me believe that Robert Nesta Marley it's not one of the greatest artist of all time, timeless legend ✊✊

@peterhorbacz3058

February 11 2024. I'll always listen to Bob Marley till I die. I'm 65 and still smoking. RIP Mr. Marley. Keep on smoking everyone ✌️✌️✌️✌️

@TheStrataminor

Yeah come on everybody, keep on getting lung cancer and poor health!! lol

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